Side-by-side configuration error

If you are using a 64bit system and have tried to install Bryce 7 you may have come across this error message:

“The application has failed to start because its side-by-side configuration is incorrect.  Please see the application event log or use the command-line sxstrace.exe tool for more detail.”

If so, here's what to do:

First make sure you have all the latest updates for your computer.
Then go to http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=26347. From this page you need to download and install vcredist_x86.EXE 

That should fix the problem.If not, try the solution found in the Daz help center:https://helpdaz.zendesk.com/entries/20633961A. 

Free $5 voucher from DAZ 3d!

As part of their special promotion offering Bryce DAZ Studio and Hexagon for free DAZ 3d are giving away $5 vouchers to spend at their store, so you can grab some content for your new/upgraded software! The announcement with the code is in the forums, but please note the code given in the original post doesn't work, a replacement code is given on this page of the thread by DAZ_BHowell:

DAZ $5 voucher

 If you are a platinum  club member there is a sale of Gothic themed products on too, and vouchers can be used on many items. There are some great bargins to be had!

Bryce 7 Pro free for a limited period!!

Yes folks, if you haven't heard yet DAZ 3d is making Bryce Pro 7 free for a limited period! This means if you only have the standard edition you can now get the Pro version and have access to a bunch of features such as 4 new lights, additional IBL features and Instancing.

 DAZ is also making DAZ Studio 4 Pro and Hexagon 2.5 free too. The savings on getting all 3 products is amazing.  The offer is only available until 29th February so hurry on over to DAZ3d and get your copy! (link below)

DAZ 3d Free software offer

BRYCE 7 BETA AVAILABLE

The latest beta version of Bryce 7 is available:
 http://forum.daz3d.com/viewtopic.php?t=130693&sid=72125e42cb381272b74de3382d3bb1d0
Get it and try it out if you can - there are some really great new features being implemented such as new lights, instancing and new HDRI options.